The joys of a stay at the Grand Controle, the amazing hotel of the Palace of Versailles
A stunning taste of royal life in 18th century France: inside the exquisite £1,600 a night Palace of Versailles hotel that makes every guest feel like a king or queen. Le Grand Controle, recently opened by the famous hotel group Airelles, is in the palace parkThe building that houses it was a functional part of the palace and was built in 1681 It was created on the orders of Louis XIV and designed by his favorite architect, Jules Hardouin-Mansart Ted Thornhill checks in and finds himself transported back to another era - in a certain style Amazing perks include after-hours VIP tours of the Main Palace and Grand Trianon
AdvertisementThere is a loud scratching at the door.
Normally in a hotel, not a reassuring noise.
But here at the Airelles Chateau de Versailles hotel - The Grand Control is nothing to be alarmed about - just our butler beginning the royal ritual of wake-up call at 7am. Then he enters our two-bedroom suite with a small sound system playing soothing harpsichord music and announces that it's time for the king and queen to wake up.
There is a loud scratching at the door.
Normally in a hotel, not a reassuring noise.
But here at the Airelles Chateau de Versailles hotel - The Grand Control is nothing to be alarmed about - just our butler beginning the royal ritual of wake-up call at 7am. Then he enters our two-bedroom suite with a small sound system playing soothing harpsichord music and announces that it's time for the king and queen to wake up.
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